懿
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Meaning: exemplary; virtuous
💡 Picture a heart (心) with a crown (壴) and a hand (又) holding it—royal virtue.
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Character Story & Explanation
懿 (yì), meaning 'exemplary' or 'virtuous', is a high-level character often used in classical names and formal contexts. Its radical 心 (heart) hints at inner moral quality. Historically, it appears in posthumous titles of emperors and empresses, such as Empress Dowager Cixi's full title. The complex 22-stroke structure reflects the depth of its meaning—moral excellence that is both rare and revered.
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